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See what you missed in Daily Tech Insider from Oct. 12–16. The post This Week in Tech: AI Gets Bigger, Gadgets Get Smarter, and Security Risks Mount appeared first on TechRepublic.

Apple’s new $200 indoor camera automatically turns away when residents return home. Here’s how its privacy feature works and what remains unconfirmed. The post Apple’s New $200 Indoor Camera Turns Away When You’re Home — for Privacy appeared first on TechRepublic.

Google Home now lets Claude and other compatible AI agents inspect devices, review activity, and perform approved actions through Home MCP. The post Google Opens Google Home to Claude and Other AI Agents — Here’s What They Can Control appeared first on TechRepublic.

Ring’s new TAKE encryption limits video-key retention while keeping cloud AI features, Ring Verify, and optional end-to-end encryption in play. The post Ring’s New TAKE Encryption Deletes Video Keys Without Giving Up AI Features appeared first on TechRepublic.

Amazon is rolling out Alexa+ at no additional cost to eligible US Fire TV owners, even without Prime. The move expands access to Amazon’s AI assistant while reserving some advanced features and Echo device access for subscribers. The post Amazon Makes Alexa+ Free on Fire TV — No Prime Required appeared first on TechRepublic.

Dexcom’s Stelo is the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor cleared for children. The FDA decision expands app-based glucose tracking to younger users, but schools, health care teams, and benefits leaders still need to account for device access, caregiver oversight, and coverage questions. The post Glucose Tracking for Children Is Moving Into Apps and Smart Devices appeared first on TechRepublic.

India’s data-protection framework is moving into phased implementation while officials turn their attention to AI-linked hardware, biometric devices, and trusted-source controls. The post India’s AI Hardware Scrutiny Puts Biometric Devices in Focus appeared first on TechRepublic.

Samsung and Hyundai have turned a CES promise into a live dashboard feature, but the first Car-to-Home rollout is narrower than the original vision. The post Samsung SmartThings Car-to-Home Service Is Finally Here appeared first on TechRepublic.

TechRepublic consolidated expert advice on how businesses can defend themselves against the most common cyberthreats, including zero-days, ransomware, and deepfakes. The post How to Protect Against Cyber Threats Before They Hit appeared first on TechRepublic.

Researchers warn these commands could be exploited to manipulate memory, impersonate devices, and bypass security controls. The post Billions of Devices at Risk of Hacking & Impersonation Due to Hidden Commands appeared first on TechRepublic.